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The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

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One of my exchange databases crashed. I have manged to restore from the last full back up and the store is mounted, happy days.

However, there is now a gap in the users messages.

I have …

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Just trying to get a better understanding of NetApp snapshots. I know what they are and how they work but by default where are they stored, would it be on the same volume as the data? As a result of…

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Toshiba Satellite P50-A
i 7-4700MQ CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40GHz
64 Window 10 Home

I'm trying to install a new SSD with this upgrade:

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Digital-Notebook-SV300S3N7A-240G/d…

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I have just moved VHD files from an old server to its replacement running 2012r2 server (hyper v). The server has 3 vhd files attached, data, exchange and the main OS (c:)

The move to the new serve…

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Hello
I have several HDD that I want to combine into one single drive with all space combined (storage pool)
I know that Windows has a storage pool utility in the config panel but was wondering if i…

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TopQuark (OS 10.11.6) Time Capsule is full - files not deleted

TopQuark Time Capsule Capacity: 999.83 Gb

Time Capsule Avalable: 709.16 Gb

TopQuark Hard Drive Used: 303.2 Gb

After fe…

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Can anyone clarify how the Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials backup utility actually functions when backing up to multiple external USB hard drives?

Example - 2 external USB drives are rotate…

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Hi experts,

I'm just looking to pick your brains regarding backup solutions. I'm currently relying on the native SBS2011 backup solution and using two rotating USB drives that I swap out weekly. …

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There are some old issues in vsphere around the total amount of open virtual disks that can be on a given host.

http://www.boche.net/blog/index.php/2012/09/12/monster-vms-esxi-heap-size-trouble-in-…

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Hello Experts !

For backup purposes we have setup windows backup but the problem is that now there is no more space in the disk.

I am trying to find a solution to change the retention policy on …

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Hi All,

This probably is a RTFM question but i just need some clarification as to how to do backup and at the same time able to restore individual file back - I am little confused as to what Incre…

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I need to create an ACL and apply this to a VLAN.

I want this VLAN (102) to only be able to access the internet, all other traffic blocked - so will need to talk to a DNS Server and DHCP Ser…

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we have exchange 2007 enterprise on windows server 2008 standard

I am trying to move storage groups and its associated mailbox database and logs to new drives created by storage admin guy

I want…

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We have a customer who has brocade switches running FOS 6.4.1a and we are looking to temporarily merge these switches with two new SN3000B switches which will be running at 7.0 FOS as part of a…

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I have a P2000 SAN

I have a logical disk vdisk called VD01 in a RAID10
It had 14 900g SAS drives
12 in pairs and 2 for spares
Last week one failed

I called our vendor and they told us that i…

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One on my clients is hellbent on purchasing an LTO drive to run his backups.

His site is composed of five workstations, and no server; overkill you say ?

The reason he prefers the tape med…

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SSIA

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Hello,

I am not sure if this is even possible but is there a tool/software that we can use to discover what software is installed in our network (servers.) We have a virtual environment and I would…

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Have a synology DS212 Hybrid RAID (SHR) (With data protection of 1 disk fault-tolerance) I don’t need raid? (want full disk space) How can I change the raid settings (I don’t need any information on t…

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Been a Windows person for many years but I'm crossing over to the other side :)

What are some good backup programs for Linux (Debian if it makes a difference). My need is to backup my entire laptop…

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I use Virtual Clone drive, which works exceptionally well for mounting iso image
The proble I have had is that when it mounts an image it takes over the system CD Drive - ie it removes CD drive lette…

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Hi

My client wants to backup his data on LTO media
Considering the absence of a server and the five workstations on his network, most would consider this option overkill
Nonetheless that is what …

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I am trying to retrieve data from an external WD drive. When i plug it in it does not show up. When i go into Disk Management, it shows up as Not Initialized. I cannot reinitialized it as its full …

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Using SSL I did a MySQL database dump and copied it to my server.

I have FTP also working and assume I could use FTP to backup the WordPress site?

How is the best way to do this?

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I need a remote backup service that doesn't require syncing (i.e., Dropbox, iDrive). I've been using USB drives to archive files but I need a remote location to store them (currently safe deposit box)…

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